A terrestrial ecosystem is all about the land and the living things that call it home. Let’s break it down in simple terms:

• What Makes It Up:

  • Producers: These are plants. They use sunlight to make their own food and energy.
  • Consumers: These are animals. Some eat plants, while others eat other animals.
  • Decomposers: These are tiny creatures like fungi and bacteria. They help break down dead plants and animals.

• How It Works:

  • Energy starts with the sun. It goes to plants first. Then, animals that eat plants (called herbivores) get energy from them. Finally, carnivores, or meat-eating animals, get their energy from eating other animals.
  • When things die, decomposers break them down. This helps put nutrients back into the soil, which keeps it healthy.

In short, it’s a cycle of energy and nutrients that helps all life thrive!